Voluntary Work
A brilliant aspect of this programme is that you will be able to combine valuable community work with local underprivileged communities.
Monkey Rehabilitation
However the project isn’t just a rehab centre for monkeys, but for all other kinds of animals and birds too, such as antelope species, owls, baboons, caracal, snakes and crocodiles etc. Any orphaned/injured animals can get treatment at the centre.
When they are big enough or have recovered properly, they will be set free into their natural environments with volunteers helping will this, none of these animals are kept just for display.
You will have responsibility for feeding and caring for baby animals at the centre, which all need regular bathing and feeding. You will be required to make frequent checks on enclosures to make sure that the monkeys and other animals have enough water etc.
Community Projects
The Rehabilitation Centre has for a long time been working with the nearby community, creating in partnership with local people, a number of community development initiatives.
- Teaching in either an urban or rural school
- The Rural Village Project
- The PRIESKA Project - This new project appreciates volunteers’ ideas and suggestions as they hope to establish an 80-student orphanage, nursery/crèche and school.
What’s Included in the Programme
- Project Fee: this entails financing that goes directly back into the project that you are involved with. This project fee facilitates funding for items such as building materials, equipment, supplies, foodstuffs, etc.
- All airport transfers from the Phalaborwa Airport
- Arrival orientation and briefing in South Africa
- Accommodation throughout your project
- All meals during your placement
- Full support and assistance from your project co-ordinators in Africa
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement, which should include cover for repatriation
- All flights
- All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other)
- E-mail/Internet and telephone calls
- Soft drinks, wines and spirits
- Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary
Prices and Durations
South Africa Monkey Rehabilitation - 2 weeks £899
South Africa Monkey Rehabilitation - 4 weeks £1,549
South Africa Monkey Rehabilitation - 6 weeks £2,149
South Africa Monkey Rehabilitation - 8 weeks £2,749
